What should be my first dslr?

[ronderick]

@Ang829: Just wondering, is there anyplace near you where you can actually play around or hold some of these Canon DSLRs?

I believe that an important factor would be how the camera feels in your hand. No matter how good the specs are, it's hard to enjoy a camera that you find awkward holding.

[scrappydog]

I believe that an important factor would be how the camera feels in your hand. No matter how good the specs are, it's hard to enjoy a camera that you find awkward holding.

I agree with this 100%.  One of the reasons I chose Canon over Nikon was how the 5DII felt in my hand when compared to a couple Nikon bodies.  The Nikons felt as though my fingers would feel crimped after a long period of hand-holding.

[Orion]

Your first dslr should be a Canon 30D babay!!! Sorry . . flashback!

anyhoot the 550D is best in class. try that, or if you have more money to spend go for a 5DmkII or 7D. All there is to it, for a first time dslr.